Saturday, November 27, 2010

Regrettably I've decided I can't do this blog justice... so I'm quitting! I have too much on at the moment to really search out super amazing stuff and there are so many fabulous bloggers out there with far less commitment issues than me... Perhaps someday I shell return but for now... adieu
I will continue to get my art and design fix from these brilliant blogs - Fancy New Zealand Design blog, the Jealous curator, and Finders Keepers! Perhaps you will too!
xx

Super cute post about Love Tokens on The Golden Smith (via All The Mountains)... I have a bolt (yes... like nuts and bolts) tucked away in my jewelery box cause it was the first thing hubby gave to me (I think it had something to do with "here's a screw baby" - yep I found me a good'un)... But these love tokens are allot prettier and more sophisticated - and I was going to say possibly more effective... but maybe not, cause, well, here we are all married and all... ignore me - blabbling again... Boys take note love token - cuter than a bolt!!! x

More about Love! These prints from Blacklist Studios make me all warm and Fuzzy... would make a fantastic gift for the one that you adore... (via Modamuse)

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

To The Naked + Famous... I heard you say on Triple J the other morning you'd be happy to be considered Australian.... Good god where is you national pride... lucky you play damn good music! All is forgiven... xx

Monday, October 25, 2010

Hello and welcome to a brand new week!
Introducing Erin Flannery - a Gold Coast artist the creator of these crazy, beautiful, whimsical, savage, femme fatals. I love the juxtaposition of elegant, arty, pencil, and muted washes of color, with the bold and 'feirce' graffiti accents. Fresh, original and oh so amazing - I heart this art!

Works on Found Objects

More info can be found on Erin's blog. And to own your own Erin Flannery piece visit Anthea Polson Art Gallery.

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Wear it Purple is on Tomorrow (15/10/10)... help make the world a more understanding place... I like to think I'm an open minded, self aware, conscientious person but even I am guilty of using 'gay' as a derogatory term - despite all my gay, lesbian and by-sexual friends and family. Tomorrow, if you do nothing more, at least think about how your words, looks, and actions can effect others - gay, straight or otherwise inclined! After all we are all humans and we are all deserving of respect and understanding!!!

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Wine labels have come in leaps and bounds - pretty, sophisticated, quirky and cute - you can find wine to suite any mood - and I must confess I often buy wine based souly on the label...
But today I'm talking about wine labels that are close to my heart - not only do they combine art and wine (two of my favorite things) but they also have a family connection - my Uncle is one of the wine makers- the T in the TW of the brand, and the CV in particular is special as that was the white served at my wedding...

I love that they are pushing the boundaries of white labels can be and what they can do. I love that they are cheeky and sophisticated - take a look at the fine print on the innocent label - Innocent - untouched by oak.
And I'm not the only one seeing the value of good design and point of difference in labelling - check out Fancy - New Zealand Design Blog for more product packaging beauty!!

Monday, October 11, 2010

Hello little blog... I have not abandoned you yet... Mum and Dad stopped by on their way home from Europe (goddamn parents spending all our inheritance :)) and I thought I would have lots of interesting places and artists to talk about... Alas we couldn't drag the father figure into a gallery or museum of any sort but I did manage to see a fair chunk of Victoria which I will share with you in the not to distant future... But for now I just wanna enjoy the sound of a silent house!!

Friday, October 1, 2010

I wanted to feature the beautiful, unexpected, weaving art of Claudette Collis, but she has no contact details to ask if this would be possible... so... to see the magic of this Gisy girl click above...

Friday, September 24, 2010

Damien Kamholtz is the creator of these amazing works of art... I think they're breathtaking. I love the gentleness of them, the subtlety of colour. They are fantastically imagined settings where objects and views are superimposed over one another creating a complete image that speaks of memory and childhood and dreams. I think they should be dubbed memory scape's as within the canvas one image is linked to another in the same way something - seen, smelt or heard - can link to a thousand different memories. I think they are truly beautiful.﻿﻿

The Trade Mixed media on canvas

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﻿Damien's work is represented by the fabulous Arthouse Gallery. To find out more visit them in Sydney or take a look at their site.

Monday, September 20, 2010

I hate to break it to you but as of tomorrow there are only 95 days till Christmas - I know I'm sorry you probably didn't want to know that but this year I'm trying (trying!!) to be super organised! Thus I'm already thinking about my Christmas decorations...

﻿﻿﻿﻿﻿﻿﻿﻿﻿﻿ I coveted these beautiful bone china feather's last year but was told by the hubby no going crazy on Christmas stuff as we spent Christmas in NZ... so I only brought one item of Christmas decor - these custom made Xmas eggs...

But this year we're staying here sooo... I can go Christmas mad! Yay! So I'm getting those feathers from the fantastic online store 'Have you met Miss Jones' they'll be pride of place on my tree! Also on my list of coveted items:

Saturday, September 18, 2010

Catherine Campbell has created an adults Never Never land through her illustrations. With strong line and pattern, and splashes of colour she creates a world of whimsy and fantasy filled with elegant warrior princesses, demure tattooed ladies and shy sea daughters that make me swoon... I plan to own several prints of hers very very soon!

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Good causes - Felt NZ is fundraising for the earthquake victims in ChCh. Buy something beautiful and make a difference at Felt Aid, and check out the associated blog Felt like Helping Out... Cause you can!

Picking up our puppy on Saturday! YAY! Now the biggest problem finding a name we can all agree on!

Sunday, September 12, 2010

Peter Madden is the creator of these amazing one of a kind 'artist books'...

Memento Morie and Misguided Angels

Valentine Box (not strictly a book but beautiful none the less)

They seem magical, medievil, right out of King Arthers Avalon, or Titania's fairyland... Enchanting, Breathtaking, Marvelous... Beautiful... I'm cant really think of any more to say - they speak for themselves...